In the current real estate market, there are plenty of income generating possibilities for homeowners who may be looking for some extra money. Anyone with vision and some financial ability will be able to supplement their income in proceeding with one of a number of different options regarding their existing property, like turning it into rental units. As with any potentially life-changing decision, you should do your homework first and make sure you understand what you need to do to be a success as a landlord and that your comfortable being responsible not just for your own home, but that of your tenants as well.